Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b99-a07a-73a7-a256-e41d8af9430c/collections-review-for-nationally-sponsored-cultural-organisations-and-independe awarded GB open procedure # Collections review for nationally sponsored cultural organisations and independent and local museums [Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government](https://tendernation.io/buyers/llywodraeth-cymru-welsh-government) Estimated value £246,000 Published 2 Mar 2023 Deadline Closed 9 Jan 2023 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The aim of the contract is to deliver a 12 month review to improve collections management, reduce costs for cultural organisations, support decarbonisation of collections storage, and improving access for researchers and the public. The estimated value for the contract is GBP 180,000 to GBP 205,000 exc. VAT (maximum contract value of GBP 246000 inc. VAT). This review will consider collections management (both digital and physical) across the sector, including identifying urgent priorities for capital investment to improve collections storage, plus longer term options that will safeguard collections for the future, maximise good practice and potentially reduce the cost burden. This work will also look at the feasibility for and options around shared, co-located or distributed models of storage, plus ways of making collections more accessible e.g. through open access stores or research centres. This activity would include the sponsored national cultural bodies (National Library of Wales, Amgueddfa Cymru and the Royal Commission of Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales) Cadw (the Welsh Government’s historic environment service), the four regional Welsh Archaeological Trusts and those who wish to participate from the c.100 Accredited and working towards Accreditation local and independent museums. ## CPV classification Research services Research and development services and related consultancy services Research and experimental development services Research consultancy services Research and development consultancy services Market research services Economic research services Social research services Museum services Library, archives, museums and other cultural services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-03844a-2023-03-02T10:01:06Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-03844a-2023-03-02T10:01:06Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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